Lady's headdress Size:XL: 120 x 80cm Plate 10 from the book

Plate 10 from the book Icones rerum naturalium

bees and wasps: a record of observations on the habits of the social hymenoptera by John Lubbock (London

Viscount Melville

The plate is headed 'TROMBES' and inscribed 'Dessine par M

Lady's headdress Size:XL: 120 x 80cm Plate 10 from the bookLady's headdress, 14th century, (1910). Fashion from the reign of Richard II (1377 1399). The headdress is reticulated, ornamented with goldsmith's work and jewels. The ermine lined cloak is of green velvet, with a design in gold. A pendant hangs from the gold and jewelled morse. A red velvet fur edged super cote hardi is worn over the cote hardi which is of rich baudekyn. Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown,